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WHAT ARE YOU READING AND WHY!!
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what a unique name-Isabella Bird-sounds like an Agatha Christie character!!
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If you like crime thrillers and haven't read any o..."
I invitd Cat to join James Mason- I do hope she accepts!
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I cannot think of Strangers on a Train without thinking :Bob Walker" his performance was so darn good- It belies discription!
I'm currently reading "The Picture of Dorian Gray" , its been on my to-read shelf for quite a while so I decided to finally delve into it... Its quite an interesting read I think with a bit of a philosophical sort of moralistic kind of twist...
I have this book too, but haven't opened the book.
I have just finished The True Story of Hansel and Gretel and I'm getting ready to start The last Chinese Chef.
I just got with my Audible credits Parallel Worlds: A Journey Through Creation, Higher Dimensions, and the Future of the Cosmos, which I also have as an eBook, and A Carnivore's Inquiry, an audio book about my life.
Rick wrote: "Bill wrote: "I'm about to start Strangers on a Train and Burmese Days."I cannot think of Strangers on a Train without thinking :Bob Walker" his performance was so d..."
I don't think I've ever seen the movie, Rick. Must do that someday...
Bill wrote: "Rick wrote: "Bill wrote: "I'm about to start Strangers on a Train and Burmese Days."I cannot think of Strangers on a Train without thinking :Bob Walker" his perform..."
Hi Bill, I'm completely off subject here but I wanted to tell what happened with my older schnauzer, Charlie, who was 16 years old, since have discussed our mini schnauzers before. We had to have him put to sleep on Feb. 14th. Here is a comment that I posted on Book Addicts when I was asked how we were doing with the sadness of it all.
We are doing OK but we are sad and still missing him. I realize that I am missing the Charlie of a few years ago when he was vibrant and running after balls and such. I still loved the recent Charlie because was my baby and he really needed taken care of. He was twice as much work at the end but I am so glad I kept him at home until I was sure that the quality of his life was nonexistent. He was slipping and falling a lot recently and getting caught in tight places that he couldn't get out of. I was afraid to leave him alone. In fact he got caught up in the cord to a brass lamp last Sunday and almost brought it down on his head. Last weekend he was really in bad shape and then on Feb 14th at 6 am he woke me up whimpering and he couldn't stand up. We knew his time had come. We will miss him terribly for a long time if not forever.
In memory of Charlie Ruff 12/15/1994 to 2/14/2011
It certainly is rough losing a four legged friend. When I was growing up we had a dog he lived to a ripe old age. He was beloved by all as I am sure Charlie was in your family. My condolences on your loss.
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David, which book is this reader referring to?
Thank you, David. I searched for Clan on Amazon, and it was only available in German.
I have just finished reading "The Witcheye Gene" by P J Newcombe. It's a psychological thriller and keeps you on the edge of your seat. A really good read.
Well i am still reading World without end by ken follett about half way.i just started to read im watching you by karen rose.
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I cannot think of Strangers on a Train without thinking :Bob Walker" ..."
Hi Judith- as the devoted owner of a mini-Schnuazer- your post had affected me deeply- so sorry for your loss- it is hard toput into words the joy, love and campanionship they give so freelyto us- you have done a wonderful job in doing so- my condolences and prayers for Charlie! May he "Ruff with joy in Heaven"
Bridgette wrote: "Well i am still reading World without end by ken follett about half way.i just started to read im watching you by karen rose."
I really liked I'm watching you. Hope you will too :)
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"foremost above-mentioned authors" - I believe the gentleman intended to use the phrase "aforementioned"
or am I being presumtuous?
It really read like a wonderful fan letter by a devoted reader who has great literary tastes- I would hire him in a second to be my editor..not to mention bartender
Judith wrote: I'm completely off subject here but I wanted to tell what happened with my older schnauzer, Charlie, who was 16 years old, since have discussed our mini schnauzers before. We had to have him put to sleep on Feb. 14th. Here is a comment that I posted on Book Addicts when I was asked how we were doing with the sadness of it all.So sorry for your loss Judith I am currently reading You Had Me at Woof: How Dogs Taught Me the Secrets of Happiness by, Julie Klam it is a wonderful book for dog lovers and there is a really good chapter on grief when you've lost a pet. I highly recommend this book!
Judith wrote: "Bill wrote: "Rick wrote: "Bill wrote: "I'm about to start Strangers on a Train and Burmese Days."I cannot think of Strangers on a Train without thinking :Bob Walker" ..."
Judith - I can totally relate to what you are saying. I'm sure your Charlie brought as much joy to your home as our Nikki and Norman did to ours when they were with us. We're still getting over having our little female, Nikki, put to sleep just before Xmas. Norman has been in puppy heaven since 2005 (he was actually 14, but always a puppy to us) but we still miss him dearly. We still see Nikki out of the corner of our eyes or expect to see her sitting on the front landing waiting for us to come home from shopping. They were both lovely dogs, as I'm sure your Charlie was. You obviously cared for Charlie dearly. I know your decision could not have come easily, but I'm sure he is at peace now and playing with our schnauzers and watching over you.
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You are a true humanitarian- I applaud your trying him out with 'Pieces of Fate' -my only fear is that it will become 'Pieces of Incoherant Drunken Rambling'
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only if his name is Dylan Thomas
The Evolution of Bruno Littlemore. Very odd--had some good reviews except the LA Times printed a bunch of spoilers in theirs. Still, fascinating concept and I love the freedom the author was given to break a lot of writing rules.
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Hi Jan- I am facinated by that book- love to hear yor view of it!!
David, poof reader. This guy was way too drunk to even write a review. At least he didn't write poof weader. or some such nonsense. Funnneee!
Peytavi wrote: "Just started and and . And I'm reading Pretty little Liars #2 in spanish for practice."
I loved the Mortal Instruments series - and I really liked Shutter Island, as well. Enjoy!
David wrote: "Just received the most unusual review of my book that I have ever had - I apologise for the language - it is not mine I assure you! - at least I feel I am clearly doing something to limit the preva..."
David,
Congratulations on such an incredible review. That was awesome. Hugs and blessings.
David,
Congratulations on such an incredible review. That was awesome. Hugs and blessings.
Just finished Vonnegut's Cat's Cradle, a book that had been on my radar for 40 years and just never got to it. Glad I did, but I wonder what I would have felt about it back in the 60's..at that time...in that place?
Susie wrote: "Judith wrote: I'm completely off subject here but I wanted to tell what happened with my older schnauzer, Charlie, who was 16 years old, since have discussed our mini schnauzers before. We had to ..."David wrote: "Just received the most unusual review of my book that I have ever had - I apologise for the language - it is not mine I assure you! - at least I feel I am clearly doing something to limit the preva..."
Rick wrote: "Judith wrote: "Bill wrote: "Rick wrote: "Bill wrote: "I'm about to start Strangers on a Train and Burmese Days."
David, don't worry about this bozo that wrote that awful review. I could say a lot bad things about him and his rude stupidity but the thing that comes to mind is he sounds that the kind of guy that drinks "rot-gut" red wine and calls it Shiraz! ha ha
To Bill, Rick, Susie, and Robin ( hope I didn't miss anyone). Thank you for your kind words. They are truly comforting. Our youngest mini schnauzer, Niki, who is 9 years old is still like a puppy, like your Nikki was, Bill. She misses Charlie mostly at night. She goes to where his bed was and sniffs around on the floor and goes room to room looking for him. After a while she lays down on her bed and just stares at me, just like she's saying, "Just where the heck is Charlie"? It's really sad.
Susie wrote: "Judith wrote: I'm completely off subject here but I wanted to tell what happened with my older schnauzer, Charlie, who was 16 years old, since have discussed our mini schnauzers before. We had to ..."Thanks for the book recommendation, Susie. I will try to track down a copy right away.
Trying to knock off some of those classics and philosophical books that I've had on my to-read shelves for a while so I'm on to "The riddle of the sands" by Erskine Childers...
The world is Flat by Tom Friedman. I recommended it for my book club and am struggling to finish a long yet insightful book.
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I was just reading this blog post for this young person I just discovered here on goodreads. A hilarious post. Funny, short and very well written.
I was just reading this blog post for this young person I just discovered here on goodreads. A hilarious post. Funny, short and very well written.
Rick wrote: "Jan wrote: "I just finished The Golden Mean by Annabel Lyon for my book club, Eclectica. A great read!"Hi Jan- I am facinated by that book- love to hear yor view ..."
We had a good discussion about the book last night. Most of the ladies liked it.
Instead of a book about philosophy the author has made it all about relationships, in particular the one between Aristotle and Alexander. The vulgarity was somewhat off-putting for some of the ladies but I thought it was proabaly close to what life was like at the time. In any case, I do recommend this book as long as you don't expect a treatise on philosophy!
I just finished Help and These Things Hidden. Help, to me, was an almost perfect book - story, setting and characters came together seamlessly. These Things Hidden is a disturbing story of a death and life choices - some good and some not so much. Don't read if already depressed.Now reading The Sherlockian - only about 40 pages in but liking it a lot.
Jane wrote: "I just finished Help and These Things Hidden. Help, to me, was an almost perfect book - story, setting and characters came together seamlessly. These Things Hidden is a disturbing story of a deat..."The Help is a great book for sure! I just finished The Sherlockian and will be curious what you think when you're done! I enjoyed it!
Jan wrote: " Rick wrote: "Jan wrote: "I just finished The Golden Mean by Annabel Lyon for my book club, Eclectica. A great read!"Hi Jan- I am facinated by that book- love to hear yor view ..."
We had a good discussion about the book last night. Most of the ladies liked it.
Instead of a book about philosophy the author has made it all about relationships, in particular the one between Aristotle and Alexander. The vulgarity was somewhat off-putting for some of the ladies but I thought it was proabaly close to what life was like at the time. In any case, I do recommend this book as long as you don't expect a treatise on philosophy!
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Rick, I read The Golden Mean last year and have to agree with Jan. It was a humanistic look at the relationship between Aristotle and Alexander during a time of conquering Lands and Learning and how the two ideals had to be balanced.
I enjoyed the book.
Just finished the third book in the Fablehaven series Grip of the Shadow Plague and am now reading City of Ashes.
Nick wrote: "Steve wrote: "I just finished True Grit...."I read it recently too (on the back of seeing the movie advertised - I didn't even realise it was based on a book until then). It was t..."
Nick, yep, it is like she's superhuman but it's so believable at the same time. She's the one with the true grit!
I must get my hands on this book, never knew its existence. But then again, this is so Hollywood,
Carmel wrote: "Cheryl wrote: "and am now reading City of Ashes."Cheryl, Cassandra Clare is one of my favourite YA writers, hope you enjoy the rest of the series. Have you read Clockwork Angel y..."
Carmel, I'm enjoying the series tremendously so far. Jace is my favourite character, even though I'd like to punch him every now and then for being so arrogant! I haven't read Clockwork Angel yet, but I'm certainly willing to give it a try.
Carmel wrote: "Cheryl wrote: "and am now reading City of Ashes."Cheryl, Cassandra Clare is one of my favourite YA writers, hope you enjoy the rest of the series. Have you read Clockwork Angel y..."
I loved the Mortal Instruments series. I just got
Clockwork Angel and will be starting it as soon as I get thru Kraken which, by the way, I'm not overly thrilled with. I had read alot great reviews with this one and am feeling let down a bit. I'm 1/3 thru it and hoping that it gets better soon.
Just finished Portobello by Ruth Rendell. This is one of her non-Wexford books and one that somehow I missed until someone on this thread mentioned it. It takes place on the Portobello Road, one of my favorite places in London, and is not quite as dark as some of her stories. I loved it and it further convinces me that Rendell is one of the modern masters of mystery/suspense.
Just finished Shanghai Baby, a semi-autobiographical novel by Shanghainese author Wei Hui. I was reading the final chapters in between revising my own book manuscript over the weekend, and it provided a delightful diversion taking me through Shanghai's hot night spots, decrepit architecture, and the journey of the author's coming-of-age angst. My full review can be read at www.the-reading-list.com
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Hi Jan- I am facinated by that book- love to hear yor view ..."
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Jan wrote: "Rick wrote: "Jan wrote: "I just finished The Golden Mean by Annabel Lyon for my book club, Eclectica. A great read!"
Hi Jan- I am facinated by that book- love to hea..."
thanks- I have to somehow find time to fit it into my TBR list!!
I should start by introducing myself, since I missed that step when I joined last week. My name is Terri. I am a very eclectic reader (actually, I am a very eclectic person).I am currently reading 78 Degrees of Wisdom which is more a self-study guide, so it will take some time and I have decided to re-read my newest find and now favorite book...Ringing True by Robert Morrow. I decided to re-read this book (so soon) because I found the story incredible compelling and it has stayed vivid and fresh in my mind beyond the first reading.
(Guess i need to update my shelves soon ;))
Ringing True
Right now I am reading 1001 Ways to Market Your Book.
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Its a great story, brilliantly told. I found myself wanting to know more and more about it, and actually found myself a copy of [book:..."
Oh for heaven's sake. How many books will go on my to-read list? There's another one. Thanks Nick. :)